In this final term of the Naíonra year, the children are strong and independent- they can solve problems, play elaborate imaginative games, have an argument and resolve it. Their language skills are improving significantly. They play ‘school' and talk about uniforms and homework as they get used to the idea of the next step. In the suburb of Tallaght, and in the town of Mallow, it's time for each little community that has grown together, played together and learned together, to move on to big school.